Job Market

If you're looking for a job, Tuesday, April 28, is an opportunity to meet with more than 15 Carroll County employers looking to hire in fields as diverse as hospitality, health care and manufacturing. The Carroll County Business and Employment Resource Center Spring Job Fair is a free event and will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westminster American Job Center, 224 N. Center St., Westminster. Job seekers are encouraged to bring resumes and to dress professionally, as they will have a chance to speak representatives from Carroll Lutheran Village, Walmart, Random House, Best Western, Carroll County Government and other potential employers. The Business and Employment...

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